Blackletter Tage 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, medieval, ceremonial, dramatic, authoritative, historic, historical tone, display impact, calligraphic feel, ornate capitals, angular, sharp, calligraphic, broken strokes, flared terminals.
An angular blackletter with pointed joins, broken strokes, and pronounced thick–thin modulation that suggests broad-nib calligraphy. Stems are tall and upright with compact counters, while many terminals finish in sharp hooks or wedge-like serifs. The texture is dense and rhythmic, with distinctive, sculpted capitals and narrower, more uniform lowercase forms that create a steady vertical cadence. Figures follow the same high-contrast, calligraphic construction, with curved strokes ending in tapered, blade-like terminals.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, mastheads, event posters, and brand marks where a historic or ceremonial voice is desired. It can also work for certificates, invitations, labels, and packaging that benefit from a traditional, crafted aesthetic; for longer passages, larger sizes and comfortable spacing help preserve clarity.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone with a formal, emphatic presence. Its sharp forms and dark texture read as traditional and authoritative, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world craftsmanship.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter look with strong calligraphic contrast and crisp, chiseled detailing, prioritizing atmosphere and impact. Its structured vertical rhythm and ornate capitals suggest a focus on display typography that communicates tradition and gravitas.
Uppercase characters are notably ornamental and more varied in silhouette, while the lowercase maintains a tighter, more consistent pattern for continuous text. Spacing and internal shapes create a compact “woven” color that benefits from generous tracking or larger sizes to keep letterforms distinct.